Intermediate Water Resources Engineer

At CBCL, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and innovative leader in engineering and environmental consulting. We’re driven by creativity, collaboration, and a passion for excellence – qualities that enable us to deliver exceptional solutions for our clients. If you’re ready to take on meaningful challenges and make an impact, we’d love to have you join our team!

Our Water Resources & Climate Change Department has an opportunity for an Intermediate Water Resources Engineer to bring their expertise and enthusiasm to our company. This position may be based out of our Halifax, NS; Fredericton, NB; Moncton, NB; or Saint John, NB office.

In this dynamic role, you’ll contribute to solving critical water resources and stormwater management challenges. Whether you’re assisting with flood and erosion studies, sewer system analysis, or supporting the development of stormwater management solutions, your work will help create sustainable and resilient communities—both here in Canada and globally.

As our ideal candidate, you are a results-driven professional with a strong technical foundation and a passion for delivering effective water resource solutions. You excel in both independent work and collaborative team settings. You have a solid background in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and are eager to take on increasing project responsibilities while continuing to develop your technical expertise.

Your key responsibilities

• Support water resources and stormwater management projects, including flood studies, hydraulic structure assessments and sizing, concept design development, stormwater separation and master planning, and climate change assessments;
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for urban infrastructure (1D, dual drainage, 1D-2D), transportation drainage systems, and floodplain mapping, among others;
• Assist in the development of stormwater management strategies to mitigate flooding, protect the environment, and address climate resilience;
• Prepare project deliverables, including models/designs, calculations, opinion of probable cost;
• Manage projects or oversee technical teams to keep projects on schedule and budget;
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet client and regulatory requirements; and
• Engage in professional development and contribute to the mentorship of junior team members while growing your own expertise.

Your capabilities & credentials

• Undergraduate Degree in Civil, Water Resources, Environmental, or Coastal Engineering (equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered);
• 5+ years of relevant experience in water resources or stormwater management field;
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada;
• Experience supporting projects as a technical contributor, with a desire to develop project management and client relationship skills;
• Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools, such as PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, or equivalent software; and
• A collaborative mindset with a commitment to professional growth and continuous learning.

Additional skills and experience that will make you stand out:

• Experience in technical oversight and/or mentorship of junior engineers would be considered a strong asset;
• Experience in Atlantic Canada would be considered a strong asset; and
• Background in engineering consulting, particularly in water resource and stormwater management projects would be considered a strong asset.

You are welcome to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements.

What we can offer you

• A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment:
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• CAAT Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions
• Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience
• Maternity or Parental leave top-up
• Health spending account
• Wellness incentive
• Membership dues reimbursement
• Education and lifelong learning subsidization
• Community volunteering incentive
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Public transit subsidy

In addition to the above benefits, we offer

• Flexible hours and locations to support work/life balance;
• Ability to work paid overtime and bank time-in-lieu for future use;
• Diverse team with a wide range of experience and expertise;
• Exposure to a variety of projects;
• Support to develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests;
• Collaboration between multiple disciplines and levels of expertise;
• Mentoring opportunities to foster your personal and professional development;
• Accessible and central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa; and
• Access to training opportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills.

About Us

At CBCL our purpose is to create a positive and lasting impact on people and our planet. As an employee-owned firm, at CBCL, our people are everything. We are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity for a workplace where everyone can thrive, and we build long-term relationships with our clients while providing them with innovative solutions.

We have earned recognition as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Our multitalented group of professionals offer consulting in the Infrastructure, Water and Wastewater, Buildings, Industrial, and Earth and Environment sectors. We value our people, our communities, and our history and look forward to continuing our steady growth.

Along with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint corporately, CBCL develops and implements sustainable engineering solutions that respect the current social and environmental impacts, as well as future implications of our designs.

CBCL operates from its offices in Halifax and Sydney, NS; Charlottetown, PE; Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton, NB; St. John's, NL, and Ottawa, ON.

CBCL Limited strives to provide a diverse workplace that is inclusive, accessible and celebrates individuals and what makes us unique. We are proud to be an employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment or interview process, or while working with us, please email hr@cbcl.ca. We will work with you to meet your needs in a respectful and timely manner.

Our goal is to ensure every candidate has a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. We value diverse perspectives and are dedicated to removing barriers that may prevent individuals from thriving in their roles.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants who are selected to interview will be contacted.